1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Cash Coffee is a café in Changsha. Inside it, coffee beans from Ethiopia     1    (mix) with Chinese oolong tea, producing a special taste.

In the past years, China has shown a fast-growing appetite     2     coffee. The scale (规模) of China’s coffee industry was estimated at 200 billion yuan in 2022, and it can reach 369 billion yuan in 2025. In     3     (add) to China’s increasing market, the country’s efforts to simplify import procedures for African agricultural products have paved the way for African coffee     4     (enter) Chinese cafés and homes.

China is one of the     5     (large) destinations for African agricultural exports. In recent years, more categories of “Made in Africa” farm     6     (product) have appeared on store shelves across China,     7     (include) coffee from Ethiopia.

At Cash Coffee, more than half of all     8     (common) used coffee beans come from Africa. In Gaoqiao Grand Market,     9     Cash Coffee is based, about 40 percent of the 2, 000 tons of coffee beans sold in 2022 were imported from Africa.

The market opened an African coffee trade center in 2020 to promote     10     import of African beans. Through the center, Chinese buyers can bypass intermediate dealers (中间商) to sign deals directly with African farmers.

2 . Friendships can end. You may be feeling sad about your friend moving away.     1     There are many reasons that a friendship may come to an end. Whatever the reason is, here are some ways to cope with your loss.

    2     There is no need to blame yourself or the other person for your friendship ending, unless you want to hang onto the pain of losing your friend for the rest of your life. Blame, anger, and regret are traps that keep you from moving on after a relationship ends.

Create new habits and routines. When a friendship ends, old habits die hard sometimes.     3     You can try to find new social activities, hobbies, and sports activities. They can keep your mind occupied, improve your mental and physical health and create new social connections.

    4     One of the most important things to do when you’re letting go of someone you care about is to give yourself — as well as the other person — time and space to deal with the grief of a lost friendship. You both will need time and space to figure out how to live independently and find new interests and activities.

Set new personal goals. Set some goals that you want to reach and then make a plan to achieve each of those new goals. However, make sure that the goals you set are for you and you alone. Goals set just to spite (怨恨) someone else won’t help you move past the pain of the relationship ending.     5    

A．Give yourself time and space

B．Avoid playing the blame game.

C．Avoid feeling sad about losing a friend.

D．You need new habits to replace your old ones.

E．Or perhaps you were the one who moved away.

F．So don’t set a self-improvement goal just to get back at your friend.

G．However, constant reminders of your old friendship can make letting go really hard.

3 . A digital footprint is a record of a person’s online activity, and it’s becoming more common for companies to perform social media checks before hiring people, Business News Daily reported.

When posting on social media platforms, some students don’t think enough about how it could affect them in the future. Sometimes students post reckless (鲁莽的) content to their social media profiles without considering the potential consequences: They could be creating a damaging digital footprint that may prevent them from getting hired.

Before determining who to hire, 70 percent of companies screen potential applicants and look at their social media, with 18 percent of employees losing their job due to their social media posts, according to a September 2022 study by CareerBuilder, a company that helps employers hire in the United States. “Sometimes some people’s social media tell a lot more about somebody than an interview,” said Rithika Mothukuri, a senior media studies and production major.

A 17-year-old lost out on a job opportunity after the company performed a background check and saw her videos on TikTok, Buzzfeed reported. Many of the videos shared overly personal stories, which was enough to cost her a job.

Therefore, students should ensure a search for their name doesn’t surface inappropriate content because even one unprofessional post could potentially ruin job opportunities. They should perform a digital declutter if there is such content though it may be very challenging to do that. So the most important is to refrain (避免) from posting content that contributes to a negative image in the first place.

“I never had anything controversial or something that could get me fired from a workplace or school or something, but there are many cases of that happening and we should be learning from their mistakes,” said Kieran Mc Carney, a junior social work major.

While having a clean digital is important, it’s also important that students avoid doing anything that can be considered inappropriate in their real life. In this way, even others cannot post inappropriate images or videos of them on social media.

1. What problem is discussed in the second paragraph?

A．Students have too many reckless behaviors in life.

B．Social media platforms could harm students’ future

C．Too much inappropriate content is present on social media.

D．What students post online may damage their images.

2. Why does the author mention that September 2022 study conducted by CareerBuilder?

A．To recommend a way of understanding people.

B．To show interviews have become less important.

C．To show most companies consider social media content.

D．To prove companies are cautious when hiring people.

3. What does the underlined word “declutter” in Para-graph 5 mean?

A．Clear-up.

B．Add-up.

C．Check-in.

D．Take-over.

4. Which of the following statements shows the author’s opinion?

A．Content founded on social media platforms is very reliable.

B．Students should avoid inappropriate behavior in life.

C．Companies shouldn’t care about people’s personal life.

D．Students should stop posting anything on social media.

4 . Dormitory life has not only transformed me — a timid (胆小的) girl — into a more _______ individual, but has also healed the _______ deep within my heart. During my first night in the dorm, moonlight poured in through the window and a wave of loneliness _______ me. With no friends by my side, I stayed _______ as tears rolled down my cheeks. I was overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness. At that moment, one of my roommates noticed my sadness and asked me if I _______ my parents. I nodded, and then she took hold of my hands and gave me a hug. I felt comforted by her _______. Besides this touching moment, my roommates taught me life skills like doing laundry (洗衣) quickly and buying _______ items. Their guidance was like a _______ in the fog. 

Four girls in my dormitory share a mutual love for music. As we got to know each other better, we decided to form a band to create harmonious melodies (旋律) together.

I was the lead singer of our band, _______ I was too shy and couldn’t sing well. Luckily, __________ my roommates’ encouragement, I was able to showcase my talent and   __________ the best in me, which __________ made me more confident. As our band improved, we signed up for a singing competition and even won second place! Our band not only gained __________ among our classmates, but also became a symbol of unity and friendship.

I am truly grateful for the __________ of our band and the friendship between us. I have to say that living in the dorm has indeed given me a __________ sense of community and shaped who I am today.

1.

A．dependent

B．confident

C．independent

D．adventurous

2.

A．homesickness

B．disease

C．courage

D．heart

3.

A．spread

B．enveloped

C．transformed

D．defeated

4.

A．excited

B．anxious

C．silent

D．delighted

5.

A．satisfied

B．heated

C．loved

D．missed

6.

A．generosity

B．honesty

C．tolerance

D．kindness

7.

A．unique

B．essential

C．comfortable

D．permanent

8.

A．lighthouse

B．smog

C．pollutant

D．monster

9.

A．however

B．besides

C．therefore

D．meanwhile

10.

A．because of

B．regardless of

C．thanks to

D．according to

11.

A．take out

B．bring out

C．turn out

D．put out

12.

A．gradually

B．suddenly

C．rapidly

D．actually

13.

A．respect

B．title

C．fortune

D．popularity

14.

A．transformation

B．responsibility

C．encouragement

D．formation

15.

A．curious

B．fresh

C．unique

D．thrilling

5 . To everyone’s surprise, Huawei launched the newest handset, the Mate 60 Pro, equipped with a 5G application processor and satellite phone function, without any prior announcement. This left many Chinese feeling amazed.

With the international situation becoming increasingly challenging, Huawei was encountering significant financial issues. For instance, its revenue (收入) in 2021 declined nearly 30 percent, according to its annual report. For a company like Huawei, this was a major shock and could pose a persistent problem that needed immediate attention. Therefore, it was crucial for Huawei to have its own core technology, especially when it came to chips. Developing chips is a lengthy, demanding, and labor-intensive (劳动密集型的) process, but this didn’t stop Huawei. Instead of purchasing or leasing products from other countries, Huawei decided to invest heavily in research and development.

Huawei’s difficulties are similar to those faced by modern China in its early days. During that time, China lacked advanced technology. Despite this, China managed to develop its own atomic bombs, aircraft carriers, satellites, and fighter jets starting from zero. These advancements guided the country to prosperity and power.

With a determined attitude and united team, Huawei has been successful in breaking free from the chains of past difficulties. In this context, Huawei is “a light canoe that has passed the mountains”. 

As a storm of trouble approached, Huawei chose to confront it rather than give up. Huawei’s attitude of struggling and pushing ahead is the best presentation of the Chinese national spirit and serves as an example for others to follow. In the face of life’s unknown challenges, the key is to look ahead and not give in.

1. What’s the most important thing for Huawei to solve problems?

A．Independently developing chips.

B．Purchasing products from other countries.

C．Investing in other industries.

D．Raising a large amount of funds.

2. Why did the author mention the four advancements in the third paragraph?

A．Thanks to advanced technology, China has developed its own atomic bombs.

B．Even in the face of various difficulties, Huawei is bound to succeed.

C．Advancements of atomic bombs guided the country to prosperity and power.

D．Huawei has passed the mountains to solve the significant financial issues.

3. According to the passage, what does the underlined word mean?

A．escape from

B．understand.

C．separate

D．challenge

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Huawei have the same difficulties as others.

B．Huawei encounters financial issue

C．Huawei overcomes challenges

D．Huawei launched the Mate 60 Pro.

6 . San Joaquin Delta College is a public, two-year community college that awards credits which may be transferred to four-year colleges and universities. With over 100 career and degree certificate programs, Delta is the top destination for students in California’s Central Valley wishing to learn a new trade, upgrade their skills, or cam transfer credits to four-year colleges and universities.

San Joaquin Delta College admits the following students:

High school graduates;

California High School Proficiency Certificate holders;

General Education Development (GED) Certificate holders;

High school students qualified to attend under the College Early Start Program.

Students applying to San Joaquin Delta College, regardless of location, are required to:

File a complete online application for admission;

Submit official transcripts (成绩单) from any college or university previously attended. Transcripts should be forwarded directly by that institution to the Admissions &Records Office.

Session &Application Dates:

	FALL 2022	SPRING 2023	SUMMER 2023
Starts	August 22, 2022	January 16, 2023	June18, 2023
Application opens	February 7, 2022	September 6, 2022	January 8, 2023

If you are new to applying to a community college, you will need to create an account to start and submit an application. Once you create an account, you will be logged into the California CommunityColleges (CCC) MyPath page for Delta College.

If you need more information, please contact the Admissions & Records Office by email at:admissions-followup@deltacollege.edu.

1. What do we know about San Joaquin Delta College?

A．It is a four-year community college.

B．It provides transfer credits for students.

C．It belongs to a College Early Start Program.

D．It is the top destination for high school graduates.

2. What is required of Delta’s applicants?

A．Creating a new account for the CCC My Path page.

B．Emailing their high school transcripts.

C．Submitting their application online.

D．Holding the GED Certificate.

3. When does the session of SPRING 2023 start to accept applications?

A．On February 7,2022	B．On September 6,2022.
C．On January 8,2023.	D．On January 16,2023.

7 . For 35 years, Floyd Martin has delivered the mail to residents in Marietta, Georgia. On the day of his ______ , the entire community ______ to honor this ______ mailman.

Martin became a postal worker with the United States Postal Service shortly after he graduated from high school and made many friends over the years. A little girl named Mae ______ the story of how she dressed like Martin for Career Day at school. “I was so honored,” the mailman said. “It ______ my heart.” Mae is one of the many kids in the ______ that love to see the mailman. That’s because Martin often gives kids candies. And it’s not just the children who get ______ . He also gives snacks to cats and dogs he comes across, too.

______ the packages he delivers and the treats he gives, Martin provides the neighborhood with something more ______ : kindness. Some neighbor s ______ their mailboxes with flowers, balloons and signs, and the celebration continued when his final day of work ended.

More than 300 neighbors attended the neighborhood party honoring Martin. Several stood up and said kind words to honor him. Then, Martin rose to thank the neighborhood. “Thank you for ______ me. We’ve gone through good times and bad times together.” He said ______ he had lost his parents and many of his friends, he knows he still has friends in the Mariett a neighborhood. “You are all here,” he said. “You were there when I ______ you, although you didn’t know it.”

Martin doesn’t have any children of his own. ______ , he knows that even in retirement, he can return to this neighborhood and see the hundreds of kids and friends who love him. “I love you guys. I say that. I mean it,” he said. “And that’s what the world needs more of now love, caring and ______ and taking care of one another.”

1.

A．retirement

B．presentation

C．election

D．promotion

2.

A．broke down

B．showed up

C．dropped out

D．cut in

3.

A．skilled

B．ambitious

C．strict

D．beloved

4.

A．made

B．adapted

C．shared

D．shortened

5.

A．touched

B．followed

C．disturbed

D．attacked

6.

A．office

B．park

C．supermarket

D．neighborhood

7.

A．tasks

B．allowances

C．treats

D．suggestions

8.

A．Regardless of

B．Aside from

C．Far from

D．In case of

9.

A．invisible

B．abstract

C．complex

D．meaningful

10.

A．decorated

B．painted

C．designed

D．covered

11.

A．putting up with

B．calling for

C．caring about

D．living up to

12.

A．even though

B．unless

C．until

D．supposing that

13.

A．suspected

B．described

C．criticized

D．needed

14.

A．Otherwise

B．Furthermore

C．However

D．Besides

15.

A．hatred

B．sympathy

C．complaint

D．annoyance

8 . Most parents will remember their little ones grasping their leg or being unwilling to speak to someone new. But when does this stop being a natural part of a child’s growing up and become something to worry about?

Here, Heidi Gazelle, a senior lecturer in developmental psychology from the University of Melbourne, explains how shyness is of more concern if it is persistent rather than temporary.

Shyness with other children is of more concern than shyness with adults. It is common for children to be on the alert for adults, particularly men, but less common for children around their own age.

Children who engage in very little social interaction in comparison to children of their age are missing out on these important cumulative learning experiences. As a result, their social cognition, social skills and sense of self may be less mature than those of other children around their age.

Being excluded and bullied is damaging children’s emotional health and sense of self, especially when these conditions persist over time. Children need help from adults to stop exclusion and being bullied by other children. When parents become aware that their child is being excluded or bullied by other children at a childcare center or a school, they should contact the childcare center or school on their child’s behalf.

Shyness is of concern if it interferes with your child’s or family’s routines or activities, or if your child often appears miserable or complains of being lonely. For instance, if shyness prevents your child from attending other children’s birthday parties or school, or prevents your family from visiting friends, then you should consider seeking help from a child psychologist.

If a child is upset about a problem with a friend, parents can encourage the child to try to resolve the problem in a way that preserves the friendship, instead of ending the friendship, as well as encourage the child to develop other friendships.

1. What view does Heidi Gazelle hold with regards to shy children?

A．Persistent shyness is more worrying than temporary shyness.

B．Children’s shyness basically results from a disharmonious family.

C．They tend to have less shyness when meeting with unknown people.

D．It is more common for them to be alert when being with other children than adults.

2. In which aspects will shy children be less mature than other children of their age?
①Social skills.   ②Sense of self.   ③Overall intelligence.   ④Power of observation.   ⑤Social cognition.

A．①③⑤

B．②④⑤

C．②③④

D．①②⑤

3. How should parents respond when their child is excluded or bullied?

A．Consider transferring their child to another school or childcare center.

B．Get in touch with the childcare center or school.

C．Warn the children who bully their child.

D．Try to find his or her own faults.

4. When do parents need to care about their child’s shyness?

A．Their child often complains about being lonely.

B．Their child is always ready to visit their relatives.

C．Their child wants to change the family’s original plan.

D．Their child is willing to attend other children’s birthday parties.

9 . Astronaut Neill Armstrong, the first man on the moon, passed away at 82. He commanded the Apollo 11spacecraft that landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, and has been best remembered by saying “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.

Armstrong was born Aug 5, 1930, on a farm in western Ohio. He took his first airplane ride at the age of 6 and developed an interest in aviation (航空) that pushed him to build model airplanes and conduct experiments in a homemade wind tunnel. As a boy, he took flying lessons and was licensed to fly at 16, before he got his driver’s license.

Armstrong enrolled in Purdue University to study aircraft engineering but was called to work with the US Navy in 1949 and flew 78 fight tasks. Armstrong was accepted into NASA’s astronaut class in 1962. He was a support commander for the Apollo 8 task in 1968. In that flight, Commander Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and BiIIAnders circled the moon 10 times, and got ready for the moon landing seven months later.

On July 20, 1969, an estimated 600 million people—a fifth of the world’s population watched and listened to the landing, the largest audience for any single event in history.

Parents crowded with their children in front of the family television. absorbed by what they were witnessing. Farmers gave up their duties at night, and drivers pulled off the highway and checked into hotels just to see the moonwalk. Television-less travelers in California ran to their cars to catch the word on the radio. Afterward, people walked out of their homes and stared at the moon, in awe of what they had just seen. Others watched through telescopes in hopes of spotting the astronauts.

“I can honestly say-and it’s a big surprise to me that I have never had a dream about being on the moon.” he once said.

Armstrong married Carol Knight in 1994, and the couple lived quietly in Indian Hill, a Cincinnati suburb. He had two adult sons from a previous marriage.

1. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce the first man to land on the moon.

B．To tell people Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.

C．To illustrate an estimated 600 million people witnessed the event in history.

D．To explain the saying “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.

2. What happened between 1949 and 1969?

A．Armstrong circled the moon 10 times.

B．Armstrong was called to work with the US Navy.

C．Armstrong gave lectures in NASA’s astronaut class.

D．Armstrong conducted experiments in a homemade wind tunnel.

3. How did people feel when watching and listening to the landing?

A．Surprised.

B．Astonished.

C．Disappointed.

D．Overjoyed.

4. What can we learn from the text?

A．Armstrong got his driver’s license at 16.

B．Armstrong took his first airplane ride at a very young age.

C．Armstrong had a childhood dream about being ont he moon.

D．Armstrong married Carol in 1994 and then had two sons.

10 . Have you heard of shark fin (鲨鱼鳍) soup? This famous and expensive dish is especially popular in southern China. But do you realize that you are killing a whole shark each time you enjoy a bowl of shark fin soup?

When people catch sharks, they cut off their fins and throw them back into the sea where they die slowly and painfully. In fact, around 70 million sharks are caught and traded (交易) in this industry every year. The numbers of some kinds of sharks have declined by over 90 percent in the last 20 to 30 years.

Environmental protection groups around the world, such as WildAid and the WWF, are teaching the public about “finning”. They have even asked governments to develop laws to stop the sale of shark fins. So far, no scientific studies have shown shark fins are good for health, so why eat them? Help save the sharks!

1. Where is shark fin soup especially popular?

A．In eastern China.

B．In southern China.

C．In western China.

D．In northern China.

2. What does the underlined word “declined” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Fallen.

B．Added.

C．Doubled.

D．Increased.

3. According to the passage, why do people catch sharks?

A．They are afraid of sharks.

B．They catch sharks for fun.

C．They consider sharks lovely.

D．They cut off shark fins for money.

4. Which of the following is an environmental protection group?

A．WTO.

B．UNESCO.

C．WildAid.

D．WHO.

5. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Respect Nature

B．Value the Planet

C．Save the Sharks

D．Keep Balance